also: えせん
toy coin (Edo period)
Historical term for decorative or play coins used during the Edo period, not legal tender.
Edo-period toy coins were used for children's play and as good-luck charms.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical term.
Alternate reading; less common than えぜに.
Compound of 絵 (picture) and 銭 (coin), referring to coins with pictorial designs rather than standard inscriptions.